His last appearance for France was in March during the 3-1 friendly victory over Russia.

"The injury is one thing, the victory of the World Cup is another. I think the victory certainly made me much more psychologically hurt than my injury.

"Lots of people disappointed me. Not only the coach. It feels like a hit on the back of the head.

"I think I gave the France team what I could. For me, my injury has not changed anything. The Blues are over, after that, I will always be a supporter of the French team but what is certain is that I will not put on the blue jersey.

"I have a new state of mind, there will be the Laurent before and the Laurent after injury. I want to continue to Arsenal, I want to return quickly. I want to fight,'' he told French channel Canal+.

Laurent Koscielny made 51 appearances for France after making his debut in November 2011 and was also among the squad that played at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.